self-control

ˌsɛlf kənˈtroʊl
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Translation of self-control into German

Noun

1.

emotional regulation

ability to control one's emotions and desires
  • He showed great self-control during the heated debate..Er zeigte große Selbstbeherrschung während der hitzigen Debatte
2.

willpower

ability to control one's desires and impulses
  • She showed great self-control by not eating the cake.Sie zeigte großen Selbstbeherrschung, indem sie den Kuchen nicht aß.
3.

behavior control

Rare
trait of resolutely controlling one's behavior
Rare
  • Her self-control helped her stick to her workout routine.Ihre Selbstbeherrschung half ihr, sich an ihren Trainingsplan zu halten.
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Synonyms and analogies of self-control in English

Examples of self-control in a sentence

  • Maintaining self-control in stressful situations is crucial.
  • A minor tremor shook the shelves in the library.
  • The tremor caused slight panic among the residents.
  • Maintaining self-control is crucial during negotiations.
  • He showed remarkable self-control in the face of provocation.

Translations of "self-control" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieSelbstkontrollenf.

He realized the value of self-control when faced with peer pressure.

Beim Druck von Gleichaltrigen erkannte er den Wert von Selbstkontrolle.

dieSelbstbeherrschungnf.

Her self-control impressed everyone during the challenging moments of the competition.

Ihre Selbstbeherrschung beeindruckte alle während der herausfordernden Momente des Wettbewerbs.

Selbststeuerungn.

I also see an early urge for self-control and self-determination.

Ich sehe auch einen frühen Drang zur Selbststeuerung und Selbstbestimmung.

dieSelbstdisziplinnf.

By practicing self-control, she improved her study habits significantly.

Durch die Übung von Selbstdisziplin verbesserte sie ihre Lerngewohnheiten erheblich.

dieSelbst-Kontrollenf.

External other-directedness increasingly replaces internal or self-control in science.

Interne bzw. Selbst-Kontrolle der Wissenschaft wird zunehmend durch externe Fremd-Kontrolle ersetzt.

Verb
beherrschenv.

But I can keep my self-control, I'm far on in years.

Aber ich kann mich beherrschen, ich bin nicht mehr jung.

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self-control: Examples and translations in context

Her self-control impressed everyone when she declined the offer to gossip.

Ihre Selbstkontrolle beeindruckte alle, als sie das Angebot zum Lästern ablehnte.

Self-denial is not punishment, but rather a strategy for greater self-control.

Selbstverleugnung ist keine Strafe, sondern eine Strategie für mehr Selbstkontrolle.

In moments of anger, self-control can prevent regrettable words from being spoken.

In Momenten der Wut kann Selbstkontrolle verhindern, dass bedauerliche Worte gesprochen werden.

The first of the virtues is self-control and liberation from desires.

Die erste der Tugenden ist Selbstkontrolle und die Befreiung von Wünschen.

It is thus learning about body perception, self-control and self-healing.

Es ist somit ein Lernen von Körperwahrnehmung, Selbstkontrolle und Selbstheilung.

Having consciousness controlled here causes in effect the self-control among the prisoners.

Allein das Bewusstsein kontrolliert zu werden, bewirkt die Selbstkontrolle der Gefangenen.

You can practice what we big guys like to call self-control.

Du kannst üben, was wir große Jungs Selbstkontrolle nennen.

Having a look on the watch became a symbol for self-control.

Der Blick auf die Uhr wurde zum Symbol der Selbstkontrolle.

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